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Cambridge City’s goal-scoring struggles continued as they were beaten 2-0 to fellow Evo-Stik League Southern, Premier Division strugglers Basingstoke Town.

Two first-half goals from David Ray and Aaron Redford were enough to condemn the Lilywhites to their second defeat in a row and make it four games without a win.

The result means they have failed to find the net in three of the last four games.

City manager Robbie Nightingale said: “It was very disappointing. For the first 15

minutes we looked like we could cause problems and looked a threat going forward.

“It’s another game chalked off the list at home against a team who have been struggling on the road.

“We conceded a sloppy goal from a free kick where we didn’t track the runner and had a one-on-one and a couple chances, but we never really imposed ourselves on Basingstoke and the second goal was just as bad.”

City are struggling to score goals at the minute, with only two in their last four games.

While concerning for Nightingale, he believes it is just a case of players not taking chances rather than not creating them.

He added: “It’s simple things like people taking too many touches when there’s an opportunity to shoot, or looking for a pass which isn’t on and it’s up to the individuals playing up front to address that.

“But saying that there was some good spells of football but we need to score when we’re on top in games and we’re not doing that at the moment.”